Project Director

Project Director | London Company Description We’re working with a market leading Contractor who are seeking a Project Lead / Project Director to join their team on the delivery of a Hyperscale Data Centre project in the UK. A great opportunity to work for a market leading contractor with a fantastic reputation in the market who are experts in the delivery of DC projects. They have an excellent project pipeline with a fantastic training budget and progression plan allowing you the tools to truly advance your career. Responsibilities Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budgets. Manage Sub Contractors and other directly contracted vendors and consultants. Analyse, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. Review construction proposals and related pricing & scopes Run and lead client & other required meetings. Monitor & identify factors that influence construction costs to create report on this data. Knowledge and experience with all methods of construction procurement and long lead equipment. Review, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by sub-contractors and others within a client’s organization. Support engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction. Track and ensure equipment is available as per the project schedule. Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews on the project. Review and approve final invoices, payment applications, retention payments. Oversee and manage the transfer of the construction to the client including all close out documentation and warranties. Requirements Minimum 10 years of previous experience in a similar role, within a contracting environment is essential. Data Centre experience is advantageous. Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills. Proficiency in the use of MS Word & Excel is required.